The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-11
AN APPEAL
To the Benevolent Fraternities, Churches,
Sunday Schools, and all Other charitably
Disposed People in the State OF Mississippi.
orFicE Or THE GnAsD MAaTEa OF M4soss.

| OFFICE OF IHK GRAND MASTER OF MAsoKs,
NATcHEz, Miss, May ), 1ss7-
| We are again advised that the treasury
OF the Protestant Orphan Asylum Of thin
city, IL so nearly empty that but on'
months supplies can be procured. Wher
we consider the fact that there are two
other asylums in this city, like this, en-
tirely dependent on the charity of the pub.
lie, principally the citizens Natchez, il
will be seen al a glance that there is moth
ing strange about the repetition Of these
appeals to the general public, and the Be
neyolent Orders in particular, in its be-
hall. 1t Is true that the Masonic Grand
Lodge annually appropriates the sum OF
$500 90, and the Grand Lodges OF Odd
Fellows, Knights Honor and Knights Of
Pythias, have also made generous contri-
buttons TO the same worthy object These
sums come from the pockets Of the mem
bers OF the Lodges, but is that fact any
reason why We should not, as individuals
and as Lodges, increase our credit on High
by such additional contributions as we
may be able to make? Certainly not.
am well aware that the people have re-
sponded literally in the past TO similar
appeals, and this encourages the hope that
! simple statement OF the fact that the lit
tie ones IN the Asylum need help again,
will result in substantial and immediate
relief
II we were begging for anything else
than an object so 50 sacred, and which APP
peals so strongly to the finer sensibilities
Of our nature, We would hesitate long be-
fore making this appeal, bat we respect
fully submit that there is nothing more
grand than a character devoted to the re-
lief OF the destitute, and particularly
the orphan, who has no parent but the
Father Of all, and no means of living save
as melted out to them by the hand of chart
ty. When you sit down in your homes.
cast your eyes around the family circle
and imagine the father and mother as hav-
ing been called away to the Land of ST
lence," your own little ones houseless and
homeless, and then if you do not feel like
contributing mite 10 the comfort and
support OF somebody else's little ones, who
have no father or mother,-why, just keep
your money in your pocket. Tine Lord
loyeth a cheerful giver; blessed is he that
consIdereth the poor, the Lord will deliv-
er him IN time of trouble; there is that
scattereth and yet increaseth there is that
wlthholdeth more than is mete, which ten
deth to poverty" Now, brethren, if you
are satisfied with the promises Of God,
evidence the fact by helping the Lady
Managers OF this great charity, which is
an honor to the State and every citizen Of
it, by making as liberal donation as your
means will permit, ard if you find your
selves one cent poorer at the end Of the
year in consequence of your having helped
the orphans, Just draw on me Tor the de-
hcit and | will cheerfully pay the draft.
The Pastors of all Churches, and Super
intendents of all Sunday Schools, are earn
estly requested to give their congregations
and schools an o. portunity OF helping the
Asylum In this its time of great need.
Please send all contributions of money
to Bro. J. L. Power, Jackson, who Will
promptly acknowledge receipt through
press, and any clothing or provisions tina;
may be contributed, 10 the Lady Mana
gers direct. Z. G. DELAP,
Grand Master of Masons.